Patriotic Twinkie Pie Recipe

Get ready for the most unexpected and delicious Fourth of July dessert! This Patriotic Twinkie Pie, inspired by a resourceful cook's accidental masterpiece, is a vibrant and flavorful twist on classic Jell-O and pudding. Featuring layers of creamy pudding, juicy blueberries and strawberries, and the surprisingly delightful crunch of Twinkies, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any patriotic celebration!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1460 mins
Calories 327.8 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Patriotic Twinkie Pie

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How to Make Patriotic Twinkie Pie

  1. In a medium bowl, dissolve 1 (3 oz) package blueberry Jell-O in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries. Stir until slightly thickened.
  3. Set aside to cool completely.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, dissolve 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-O in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced. Stir until slightly thickened.
  6. Set aside to cool completely.
  7. Arrange half of a 10-count package of Twinkies in the bottom of a 6-quart glass bowl or trifle dish.
  8. In a large bowl, prepare 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix according to package directions. (Typically involves mixing with milk).
  9. Evenly spoon half of the prepared pudding over the Twinkies.
  10. Spread the cooled blueberry Jell-O mixture evenly over the pudding layer.
  11. Top with the remaining Twinkies.
  12. Spoon the remaining pudding over the Twinkies, spreading evenly.
  13. Spread the cooled strawberry Jell-O mixture evenly over the pudding layer.
  14. Cover the trifle bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set completely.
  15. Before serving, top with your favorite whipped topping (about 8 oz container). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

211g

Fat

34g

Carbs

19g